Ben Affleck is back on the big screen with his latest film, The Accountant 2, which opens in theaters this weekend. This sequel follows the 2016 hit, The Accountant, where Affleck reprises his role as Christian Wolff, an autistic accountant with a knack for numbers and a dangerous side hustle in money laundering.
Directed by Gavin O’Connor and written by Bill Dubuque, both of whom worked on the first film, The Accountant 2 promises more action and intrigue. In this installment, Christian teams up with his brother Braxton, played by Jon Bernthal, to help a treasury agent, portrayed by Marybeth Medina, solve the murder of her friend. The film features a strong supporting cast, including J.K. Simmons and Daniella Pineda.
The movie premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival, and early reviews suggest it’s a fun watch for fans. If you’re eager to catch it, The Accountant 2 is currently only available in theaters, with its U.S. release set for Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you through Fandango.
For those wondering about streaming options, The Accountant 2 will not be available on Netflix, as it is produced by MGM. Instead, it is expected to stream on MGM+, the premium channel formerly known as Epix. After its theatrical run, the film is likely to be available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video about a month later, with streaming on Prime for subscribers following a few months after that.
If you’re looking for something to watch right now, the first Accountant movie is available for free on Amazon Prime Video and Max. So, while you wait for the sequel, you can catch up on the original.